"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is a 1942
gospel song composed by
R. E. Winsett
Robert Emmett Winsett (January 15, 1876 — June 26, 1952) was an American composer and publisher of gospel music.
Biography Early years
Winsett was born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, and graduated from the Bowman Normal School of Music in 1899.
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The song has become a
Southern gospel
Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...
standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the
1st GMA Dove Awards
The 1st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on September 1969 during the National Quartet Convention in Memphis, Tennessee.
Award winners
*Song of the Year
**"Jesus Is Coming Soon"; R. E. Winsett; R. E. Winsett Music (SESAC)
*Songwriter of the Year ...
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Lyrics
''Verse 1:''
Troublesome times are here, filling men's hearts with fear,
Freedom we all hold dear, now is at stake,
Humbling your heart to God, safe from the chast'ning rod,
Seek the way pilgrim's trod, Christians awake!
Chorus:
Jesus is coming soon, morning or night or noon;
Many will meet their doom, trumpets will sound,
All of the dead shall rise, righteous meet in the skies,
Going where no one dies, heavenward bound.
''Verse 2: (not often included in recordings)''
Love of so many cold; losing their
home of gold; This in God's Word is told; evils abound.
When these signs come to pass, nearing the end at last, It will come very fast; trumpets will sound.
''Verse 3:''
Troubles will soon be o’er; happy forevermore, When we meet on that shore, free from all care.
Rising up in the sky, telling this world goodbye; Homeward we then will fly, glory to share.
Recordings
The following are recordings by notable artists:
* The Sheltons – The first band to professionally record the song. Their arrangement of the song was recorded on Halo records "Heart Felt Gospel" in the late 60s, has been covered by numerous groups since.
* 1968The Inspirations
* 196979
The Oak Ridge Boys
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* 1991
The Lesters
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References
Songs about Jesus
Gospel songs
1942 songs
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